How long have you collected, owned, or studied Lugers?

Lawdog67 · 07-02-2004, 12:21 PM

Thanks Steve, John, Ed, and everybody else. Obviously I've got lots to learn, but that's much of the fun part! I'm already checking out a couple of the books that you've mentioned here or elsewhere.

I can't say yet that I like a certain time period, really, except to say that I enjoy WWII history more than the others I suppose.... but of course there's so many reasons to be interested in a type of gun. Do those of you who favor a certain time period prefer some technical or aesthetic difference in the pistols? Or is it just a matter of historical interest for you?

I think I'll be watching for a "shooter" as Steve suggests. As much as the preservation of historical guns appeals to me, it would kill me to buy something I couldn't in good conscience handle & shoot. Maybe if I can get that out of my system a bit I can then look at more collectable pieces.

So, I'll be setting aside a little money here & there. Maybe in a couple of months....!

Should I start watching local classified ads? Or should I take my chances with some online or long-distance purchase? Anyone I should really stay away from?

Thanks,
- David

07-02-2004, 12:21 PM	#23
Lawdog67 User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Steve, John, Ed, and everybody else. Obviously I've got lots to learn, but that's much of the fun part! I'm already checking out a couple of the books that you've mentioned here or elsewhere. I can't say yet that I like a certain time period, really, except to say that I enjoy WWII history more than the others I suppose.... but of course there's so many reasons to be interested in a type of gun. Do those of you who favor a certain time period prefer some technical or aesthetic difference in the pistols? Or is it just a matter of historical interest for you? I think I'll be watching for a "shooter" as Steve suggests. As much as the preservation of historical guns appeals to me, it would kill me to buy something I couldn't in good conscience handle & shoot. Maybe if I can get that out of my system a bit I can then look at more collectable pieces. So, I'll be setting aside a little money here & there. Maybe in a couple of months....! Should I start watching local classified ads? Or should I take my chances with some online or long-distance purchase? Anyone I should really stay away from? Thanks, - David